Here Is The Most Remote, Isolated Spot In Delaware And It’s Positively Breathtaking

Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge was established in March of 1927, and it consists of a 16,000-acre refuge and breeding ground for migratory and wintering waterfowl along the Atlantic Flyway. Federal Duck Stamp funds helped purchase the land from local farmers and landowners. Is the most remote, isolated spot in Delaware – with nothing around for miles but marsh, wetlands, and the occasional walking trail or observation tower.

Bombay Hook is a hiker's paradise, but it can be enjoyed from your car as well.

It's easy to keep your eyes on the horizon; after all, much of the refuge is focused on preserving the wetlands and the waterfowl. Don't forget to set your eyes on the skies and catch some of the incredible owls and eagles that also call Bombay Hook their home.

This Black-Necked Stilt is one example of waterfowl you'll find in the marsh.

You can drive the Refuge Auto Tour Route Sunrise to sunset, every day of the year.

There is also a Visitor Center, which is open 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. all year, and from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

The Refuge can be found by putting “Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, 2591 Whitehall Neck Road, Smyrna, DE 19977” into your GPS. If you prefer specific directions, the Refuge’s website has them available here. During Hunting Season, there are a few days that the Refuge closes: The back section is closed all day Oct. 10, 12, 14, 2016 and Nov. 11, 12, 16, 2016 and Dec. 12 & 15, 2016 and Jan. 20, 2017. The front section is closed all day Nov. 14 & 18, 2016 and Dec. 14, 2016. Plan your visit around that information so you aren’t caught by surprise.

Kim Magaraci is a freelance writer in the tri-state area who spends all of her time running around in circles so that her dog Wilco can have a better life. She loves all things Delaware and Philly... except scrapple. Contact: [email protected]